E3 2012: UFC Games License Goes to EA

Electronic Arts has announced its acquisition of the UFC license, which was previously held by THQ. This leaves the Undisputed series, and presumably the EA Sports MMA franchise, dead and replaced by EA's upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship MMA games.

EA's agreement with Zuffa gives it the right to stamp the EA Sports brand on various UFC games over the next several years.

This announcement comes a couple years after a fairly public battle between UFC President Dana White and Electronic Arts.

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"EA doesn't give f**k about mixed martial arts. They made that very clear," said White in 2009.

Well, that's awkward.

Mitch Dyer is an Associate Editor for IGN's Xbox 360 team. He’s also quite Canadian. Read his ramblings on Twitter and follow him on IGN.